Three Dark Crowns

New York Times Bestseller * New York Public Library Best Book of 2016 * Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016 * Kirkus Best Book of the Year

Fans of acclaimed author Kendare Blake’s Anna Dressed in Blood will devour Three Dark Crowns, the first book in a dark and inventive fantasy series about three sisters who must fight to the death to become queen.

In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions.

But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins. The last queen standing gets the crown.

Don’t miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series!

• Three Sister Queens, One Throne: On the island of Fennbirn, triplet sisters Mirabella, Katharine, and Arsinoe have been raised for one purpose: to kill one another. Only one can rule.
• A Deadly Contest of Magic: An elemental who commands storms, a poisoner who can consume any toxin, and a naturalist rumored to control the wild. Each sister wields a fearsome and coveted gift.
• Political Intrigue: Beyond the death match, powerful families pull the strings, because the sister who wears the crown determines who truly rules the island.
• Dark Fantasy for YA Readers: Fans of epic stakes, morally grey characters, and royal drama will be captivated by this addictive series opener.